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Gratitudes

I left my gratitude journal at home today. Usually I put it in my purse. When I get to work it is the first thing I set on my desk when I get to work. Breaks, when I have moments between groups, I write gratitudes. I offer thanks for the good in my day, helpsContinue reading “Gratitudes”

Languish No More…

My 30 day listening quest has ended, yet I listen. Each day I get up and there is a passage I am buringing to read, read, listen. Lectio Divina, the practice of wholly listening. This is day 5 listening on my own without a script (the book Enjoy the Silence, A 30 Day Experiment ListeningContinue reading “Languish No More…”

Friday Reads, Women’s History March 4

Here are this week’s reads, from my desk to yours! Enjoy Excerpt from Love from the Vortex, Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz. The Movement of Me (an excerpt taken from 49-52) Yolanda Sealy-Ruiz I have changed. There is no possible way I can remain the same after sharing time and space with you. Never in my life’s history haveContinue reading “Friday Reads, Women’s History March 4”

There is a Walrus reading in my chair

There is a walrus reading in my classroom. Sitting in my chair, He likes it there. I wonder, Who put him there? He is quite rare, Gave me a scare. Not sure how we will fare. Is this his new lair? Does anyone care? There is a Walrus reading in my chair. Who should IContinue reading “There is a Walrus reading in my chair”

Friday Reads…

This week’s reads from my desk to yours. Nothing makes me happier than reader’s walking into my room asking, “What are the new reads this week?” Here are a couple they have been enjoying today (I think I have a couple still in my bookbag, will share next week)… have a beautiful day and weekend!Continue reading “Friday Reads…”

Friday reads

As a reading specialist my Friday practice is to share new reads with students and staff. Loving to read is a gift as books are magical, they take us to beautiful places, teach, heal and restore. After attending the Wisconsin State Reading Convention I was inspired to share with you. So from my desk toContinue reading “Friday reads”

Listening quest

Initially I thought I would embark on this quest, post everyday… life is lifey, full and beautiful. I have my listening moments, devotions at 4:30 am on weekdays, do yoga, run with Gussy, shower and leave for work. At end of day all I want is to walk Gussy, eat or go to dinner andContinue reading “Listening quest”

Listening to God quest; Day 2

I awakened at 3:30 praying, dreaming of a prayer meeting. Flowing between conciousnsess and dream world. I saw a heavenly host poised, ready to battle. Prayer warriors gathered together in one accord. In anticipation of my time with Jesus I got out of bed, 3:40. Made my coffee, ate breakfast. They only utterances from myContinue reading “Listening to God quest; Day 2”

Just a thought

One month ago a student came to me, no knowledge of letters, no experience holding a pencil, never put a puzzle together. That day we laid on the floor, handing him the pieces he pounded them together, struggled. When he finished, I simply said, “pat yourself on the back young man. You are so smart,Continue reading “Just a thought”

Freedom

Today I read this: Freedom is not a condition or circumstance; freedom is a choice. Really, is it? If so how do we attain it? Following my first read, after sitting in it for a bit I recalled my daily food journal. At the top I write “I am living happy, thin and free.” AsContinue reading “Freedom”